Brevard County could start cutting Rockledge Drive trees by next week
After years of debating whether or not to trim trees, Brevard County could finally come through with those polarizing plans.
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After years of debating whether or not to trim trees, Brevard County could finally come through with those polarizing plans.
For over a century, stately oak trees have lined Rockledge Drive, casting shade, creating an aesthetically pleasing view of the lagoon and making it a landmark in Brevard County for nearly its entire history.
A wide range of projects are affected, including an airport terminal expansion, road construction and pipeline work. Some are on hold for over a year.
Widening Ellis Road ranks as the No. 1 priority project of the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization and Central Florida MPO Alliance.
About $8.43 million of that total is related to damage to the Brevard's beaches, primarily on the southern end of the county.